Backsliding has 7 synonyms including lapse, reversion, relapse. This page lists all similar and related words with Scrabble and Words With Friends point values.
Each word shows its Scrabble point value. Click any synonym to see its own synonyms and related words.
Words associated with backsliding by meaning or context.
Backsliding contains 11 letters: 3 vowels (A, I) and 8 consonants (B, C, K, S, L, D, N, G). Here is the frequency breakdown:
Backsliding scores 21 points in Scrabble and 26 points in Words With Friends. High-value letters: K (5 pts). As a 11-letter word, backsliding can help clear tiles from your rack for bonus points. With 3 vowels and 8 consonants, this word has a consonant-heavy letter distribution.
Highest-scoring synonyms you can use instead:
| Word | Scrabble | WWF | Letters |
|---|---|---|---|
| recidivism | 18 | 21 | 10 |
| reverting | 13 | 16 | 9 |
| reversion | 12 | 14 | 9 |
| relapsing | 12 | 16 | 9 |
| lapsing | 10 | 14 | 7 |
The most common synonyms for backsliding are lapse, reversion, relapse, recidivism, reverting. In total, there are 7 words with similar meaning listed on this page.
Backsliding does not have widely recognized antonyms in standard English dictionaries.
Yes, backsliding is a valid Scrabble word worth 21 points. In Words With Friends, it scores 26 points.
Backsliding has 11 letters: 3 vowels (A, I) and 8 consonants (B, C, K, S, L, D, N, G).